Specifically, these bullets are suitable for any handgun cartridge that will produce 2200 to 2500 fps at the muzzle. In handguns, these bullets are suitable for some cartridges because they were designed for the velocities of the venerable 30-30 Winchester cartridge. In fact, these bullets are very effective in any 30 caliber cartridge if a muzzle velocity level of 2500 to 2600 fps is not exceeded. Though designed for the 30-30 cartridge, the use of these bullets is not restricted to that cartridge. PowerJacket construction assures reliable expansion with good penetration. The bullet weight performs admirably on deer-sized game and is suited to larger deer and black bear at shorter ranges. The cannelure on each bullet is precisely located to provide the proper over-all-length (OAL) for fast, trouble-free feeding.
In rifles, this bullet was designed for the venerable 30-30 Winchester cartridge, and features a jacket tailored specifically to 30-30 velocities. Due to their flat base design, Pro-Hunter bullets are an excellent choice for a cartridge with limited powder capacity and a short neck, because these bullets intrude into the powder space less than a boat tail. The 125 grain #2120 bullet will prove too light for the 200-meter rams in Handgun Silhouettes, but is a good choice for the smaller, lighter chickens, turkeys and pigs. This is an excellent target bullet and has been used with great success. The #2120 can be used for medium game at 30-30 level velocities when loaded at or near maximum levels.
Reliable expansion and deep penetration blended with Sierra's classic Spitzer flatbase profile makes these the bullets of choice with many 30 caliber riflemen.įor handguns, Sierra's Pro-Hunter design is generally considered too "hard" for all but the most powerful of the 30 caliber handgun cartridges. The #2120 bullet is especially well suited to Hunter Benchrest, where it has become very popular. When loaded to medium velocity, it is an excellent low-recoil hunting bullet suited to medium game. It is very destructive at high velocity and is an excellent long-range varmint bullet.
The 125 grain #2120 has a medium-weight tapered jacket. Sierra's unique Power Jacket design assures uniform bullet upset and expansion at this velocity level with traditional Sierra accuracy. These are short-range bullets due to their nose design and will be suitable only when maximum ranges do not exceed 125 to 150 yards. They are suitable for all game, from varmints to large game, such as elk, if the bullet weight is matched to game weight. Specifically, this bullet is suitable for any handgun cartridge that will produce 2200 to 2500 fps at the muzzle. In handguns, this bullet is suitable for some cartridges because they were designed for the velocities of the venerable 30-30 Winchester cartridge. The bullet weight performs admirably on deer-sized game and is suitable for varmints as well.
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